“We had learned how to invent things, and the question of why we invent things receded in importance. The idea that if something could be done it should be done was born in the nineteenth century. And along with it, there developed a profound belief in all the principles through which invention succeeds: objectivity, efficiency, expertise, standardization, measurement, and progress. It also came to be believed that the engine of technological progress worked most efficiently when people are conceived of not as children of God or even as citizens but as consumers-that is to say, as markets.” PeopleIfsShouldChildrenIdeasDoneBeliefBornPrinciplesProgressCenturyCitizensSucceedImportanceProfoundInventionConsumersEnginesEfficiencyConsumerismTechnologicalExpertiseMeasurementObjectivityNineteenth CenturyChild Of GodOverconsumptionTechnological ProgressStandardization Book:Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology Source: Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology
“The profound nature of our existence is that we are able at any moment to connect to anyone, anywhere. History is there to remind us of how far weve come, and every day our journey is to continue with that progress of becoming more wise, more compassionate and more considerate human beings. Remembering Emmett though song is way to remind people that there is no need to continue with senseless crimes. Race and racism do no go hand in hand. We are only one race: human.” PeopleMomentsRememberSongExistenceWiseProgressJourneyCrimeRacismProfoundCompassionateConsiderate Author:Melody Gardot
“We utilize energy from carbon, not because we are bad people, but because it is the affordable foundation on which the profound improvements in our standard of living have been achieved - our progress in health and welfare.” PeopleHas BeensEnergyProgressStandardsFoundationProfoundImprovementWelfareCarbonBad PeopleAffordableStandards Of Living Author:John Christy
“I would see my hometown, Los Angeles, change. Green space and orange groves gave way to cement, freeways flooded with traffic, and air pollution, all in the name of "progress." I felt like I was losing my home. It had a profound effect on me, and I realized just how important nature was to my spirit, my soul, my point of view.” WayImportantSoulHomeSpiritNamesFeltSpaceViewsProgressAirEffectsLosingGreenProfoundPoint Of ViewI RealizedMy SoulLos AngelesPollutionTrafficOrangeHometownCementGroveFreewaysAir Pollution Author:Robert Redford
“I see no profound progress taking place when there is no hope, no inspiration, only drastic overthrow and rebellion. Before having a revolution of thought there must be real ideals to aspire to, and they are only to be found within.” RealInspirationFoundProgressRevolutionIdealsProfoundRebellionBeing RealAspireNo HopeDrastic Author:Vera Nazarian
“This [philanthropy] work is even more fascinating. It requires us to think harder about how we build partnerships, who we get behind. And yet we get to see progress that in some ways is even more profound than the great advances that digital technology has provided.” ThinkingWayBehindsTechnologyProgressHarderProfoundFascinatingDigitalPartnershipPhilanthropyDigital Technology Author:Bill Gates
“Unquestionably, there is progress. The average American now pays out twice as much in taxes as he formerly got in wages.” AmericaPayLibertyProgressTaxesHumorousProfoundAverageInsaneWagesTaxationIncome TaxIrsTax DayPaying TaxesTaxes FunnyProperty Taxes Author:H. L. Mencken